Engineering Manager - Electrical Design

Job Overview

Henderson Engineers is seeking an Electrical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and designers in our dedicated client line. The role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring high-quality design solutions and continuous improvement across projects.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (high school diploma or GED required).
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design, industry codes, standards, and design guides.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, construction processes, Revit, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable design software.
• Demonstrated history of building trust-based relationships and fostering collaboration.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and constructive feedback.
• Interest in mentoring and developing others.
• Strong technical aptitude for learning systems and training others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with designers at all levels.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Team-oriented and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and environments.
• Ability to prioritize, execute, and direct multiple tasks in a dynamic setting.
• Self‑starter, proactive, trustworthy, and capable of handling sensitive information.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Additional certifications such as BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD.
• Sustainability certifications (CDP, LEED, WELL).
• Experience as Engineer of Record (EOR).

• Lead, manage, and mentor a discipline‑aligned team, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Act as a hiring manager and career coach, conducting interviews and providing performance guidance.
• Participate in project scheduling to align staff assignments with scopes and monitor progress.
• Conduct hands‑on coaching and individual meetings to support goal setting.
• Assist sector leaders in establishing goals, policies, and standards at the practice level.
• Champion technical directives and facilitate upward feedback.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally for staff resource and budget management.
• Improve project and design quality through the internal review process and check‑ins.
• Serve as a technical resource, applying Henderson’s design guidelines and standards.
• Oversee project coordination activities—emails, scope, schedule, client meetings, quality, and delivery.
• Foster a client‑centric mindset throughout the team.
• Proactively share information, updates, and process improvement ideas.

• Direct and oversee preparation of design documents, system layouts, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Lead projects from concept design through completion.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Research and recommend feasible systems or equipment; evaluate product suitability.
• Develop solutions to complex engineering problems or design challenges.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

• Communicate with clients to define requirements and scope.
• Maintain proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Respond to client and architect inquiries; act as a reference point for information.
• Visit job sites to verify conditions and monitor progress.
• Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.

• Identify and close gaps in industry or discipline knowledge continuously.
• Share emerging technologies, industry trends, and updates on codes and standards.

• Maintain higher standards associated with PE licensing and EOR responsibilities, ensuring quality and accountability.
• Possibly serve as Engineer of Record, overseeing signing and sealing of projects.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Veteran/Disabled and participate in the E‑Verify program.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of eligibility is required at the time of employment commencement.

All offers are contingent upon completion of the hiring process, including verifications and background checks as required for employment.